How Many Friends?

The old man turned to me and asked
"How many friends have you?"
Why 10 or 20 friends have I,
And named off just a few ~

He rose quite slow with effort
And sadly shook his head
" A lucky child you are
To have so many friends," he said,

But think of what you're saying
There is so much you do not know
A friend is just not someone
To whom you say "Hello"

A friend's a tender shoulder
On which to softly cry
A well to pour your troubles down
And raise your spirits high

A friend is a hand to pull you up
From darkness and despair...
When all your other "so called" friends
Have helped to put you there

A true friend is an ally
Who can't be moved or bought
A voice to keep your name alive
When others have forgot

But most of all a friend is a heart
A strong and sturdy wall
For from the hearts of friends
There comes the greatest love of all!!!

So think of what I've spoken
For every word is true
And answer once again my child
How many friends have you??

And then he stood and faced me
Awaiting my reply
Softly I answered "If lucky......one have I"
"You!!!!"

....Unknown

A Forever Friends

Sometimes in life,
you find a special friend;
Someone who changes your life
just by being a part of it

. Someone who makes you laugh
until you can't stop;
Someone who makes you believe
that there really is good in the world

Someone who convinces you that
there really is an unlocked door
just waiting for you to open it.
This is a Forever Friendship

When you're down,
and the world seems dark and empy,
Your forever friend lifts you up in spirit
and makes that dark and empy world
suddenly seem bright and full.

Your forever friend gets you through
the hard times, the sad times,
and the confusing times.
If you turn and walk away,
your forever friend follows.

If you lose your way,
your forever friend guides you
and cheers you on.
Your forever friend holds your hand
and tells you that everything
is going to be okay.

And if you find such a friend,
you feel happy and complete,
because you need not worry.
You have a FOREVER FRIEND for life,
and forever has no end.

....Unknown